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Family Life Academy Charter School II
Elementary School · Family Life Academy Charter School II · Bronx, NY
A charter elementary school in Bronx, NY where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
296 E 140TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Family Life Academy Charter School II score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 34 points since 2014, to 46% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
Based on 4 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Family Life Academy Charter School II sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,500
Median home value
$780,800
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
42.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| PS 154 Jonathan D HyattEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| PS 49 Willis AvenueEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| South Bronx Classical Charter School IICharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 294 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Family Life Academy Charter School II
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,550NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Family Life Academy Charter School II is listed in FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Family Life Academy Charter School II
Family Life Academy Charter School II is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of Family Life Academy Charter School II, serving approximately 894 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,586 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Family Life Academy Charter School II
What grades does Family Life Academy Charter School II serve?
Family Life Academy Charter School II serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Family Life Academy Charter School II?
Family Life Academy Charter School II has an enrollment of approximately 894 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Family Life Academy Charter School II?
The student-teacher ratio at Family Life Academy Charter School II is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Family Life Academy Charter School II rank in NY?
Family Life Academy Charter School II ranks #4,586 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Family Life Academy Charter School II's MySchoolScout rating?
Family Life Academy Charter School II has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Family Life Academy Charter School II?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Family Life Academy Charter School II has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Family Life Academy Charter School II a charter school?
Yes, Family Life Academy Charter School II is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Family Life Academy Charter School II a Title I school?
No, Family Life Academy Charter School II is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Family Life Academy Charter School II?
95.9% of students at Family Life Academy Charter School II qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 894
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.8%
- Phone
- (718) 665-2805
- Area population (ZIP 10454)
- 40,368
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10454; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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